Atlanta-Montgomery mail line gains class C status
After talks with Postmaster General Burléson in Washington, Atlanta Montgomery division of the Railway Mail Association is reclassified as C. John Hegan and H G Swanson reported progress to Senator Hoke Smith and Representative William Schley Howard, with P J Schardt aiding. The reclassification should restore service to New Orleans, improving overall mail flow between New York and San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burléson
Washinon
John Hegan
Railway Mail Association
Atlanta
Atlanta-Montgomery
New York
San Francisco
H. G Swanson
Hogan
Hoke Smith
William Schley Howard
P. J. Schardt
Railway Mall Association
Georgia
Post Office Department
New Orleans
Route Service Upset Over Class Decline in South Line
A committee reports the Atlanta Montgomery line, crucial to south connections and the only through route to New Orleans, was demoted from Class B to C, crippling service and requiring months to repair. Eleven congressmen and four senators backed restoring quality, with the department aiming to correct demoralized conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Atlanta-Montgomery
New Orleans
Black farm hand accused after deadly attack near Indianola
June 2 in Indianola Mississippi reports say bloodhounds search the countryside for George Mason, a Black farm hand, who struck and fatally wounded C. G. Weeks, a prominent planter and postmaster. The incident occurred at Weeks' plantation cabin when Mason refused to leave and fired, striking Weeks in the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianola
Miss
George Mason
C. G. Weeks
Almnola
Nexcy
Munson
Weeks
Barton proposes committee to report armor plate plant bill
In Washington today representative Barton of Nebraska introduced a resolution to form a special house committee to report a bill establishing government manufacturing plants for armor plate. He said the move would strike a blow to the steel trustry monopoly. A similar measure is pending in the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Youne
Barton
Nebraska
House
Senate
Perryman Sent to Roanoke Club from Emory College
Emory College star pitcher Perryman, once placed on the ineligible list for failing to report to manager McGraw, is reinstated and farmed to Roanoke of the Virginia league. Roanoke leads the circuit and expects Perryman to deliver a banner season. He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds, with major league potential cited by Emory and Roanoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory College
Oxford
Key Perryman
National Commission
McGraw
New York Giants
Roanoke
Perryman
Emery
Jetter
New York
Emory Eshorts
Virginia
Twenty-One Graduates From Normal High School
Twenty-one members of the Normal High School class received diplomas in Browning hall with Judge W. K. Daley presiding. Major Robert I. Quinn gave the address as teachers-to-be were praised for their chosen career. Names include Lillian Bloodworth Carolie Campbell Willie Carmichael Sally De Saussure Annie Ruth Estes Clara Mayrowler Irene Hancock Fannie Henley Annie Whitefoord Hil Sarah Holmes Louise Leiper Fannie Marshall Ruth Miller Lida Moore Hortense Moran Lillian Reaves Mattie Lou Richardson Ethel Rodgers Frances Smith Virginia Stanard Vivian Winslow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Daley
Board of Education
Browning Hall
Robert I. Quinn
Clays
Miss Walker Bride of Judge M. D. Womble
Memphis Tennessee June 2 Special Miss Linnie Walker of Covington Virginia and Judge MaGruder D Womble of Thomaston Ga were quietly married in the parlor of the hotel Gayosp ere today Mr and Mrs Womble left on an evening train for Whomaston where they will make their future home Miss Walker is a daughter of the late Major Walker of Landsidne county Tenn and is a sister of Major M A Walker of Covington Judge Womble is a leading lawyer and political factor in Upsen county Ga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis, Tenn
Linnie Walker
Covington
Forsyth Vaudeville Delivers Encore Packed Bill This Week
At the Forsyth this week Wright and Dietrich are popular early, with Lillian Shaw and Jack Hazard drawing encores. Ward and Curran provide laughs, Cetes Brethers perform a dancing number, and the Three Alexs close with gymnastic feats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forsyth
Wright
Dietrich
Lillian Shaw
Atlanta
WeijJs
Sadie Salome
Jack Hazard
Hazard
Mr. Smith
Cetes Brethers
Three Alexs
Ambassador Page Attends Buckingham Palace Derby Week Levee
Walter Hines Page the new American ambassador and Irwin B Laughlin secretary joined King George's Derby week levee at Buckingham Palace. The event marks Page's first appearance in London after his appointment and signals ongoing diplomatic ties between the United States and Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Levee
London
Walter Hines Page
Irwin B. Laughlin
Buckingham Palace
Open ing game called in darkness in South Atlantic series
South Atlantic action features Foxes and Guils tying 2 2 after eight innings as darkness ends the Charleston match. Drizzling rain and standout plays by Wetr and Felmar highlight the exhibition, with remarks on stand repairs and managerial changes pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foxes
Guils
Charleston
Columbus
Catones DY Wetr
Felmar
Needham
Menefee
Kipp J
Rae
Columbua Wee
Elxhin
McConnell
A Thompson
Elaridge
White
Barr
Albany and Savannah Nab Twelve Inning Tie in Georgia
Albany and Savannah battled twelve innings in Albany on June 2 ending 6 to 6. McManus misplays and Durmeyer shone at short as Poole was relieved in the eighth by Robertson who struck out nine. Savannah held Albany to only one baserunner after the seventh and no Albany runner reached first after the eighth. Time 2 16. umpires Moran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peaches
Macon
Prysock
Munn
South Atlantic
Martin
Horten
Melchoir
Hoffman
Reynolds
Melchotr
Ana
Carroll
Gaumparener
Aingied
Ree
Bacon
Jacksonville
Berton
Smith
Pender
Indians
Albany
Savannah
McManus
Poole
Robertson
Durmeyer
EL Albany
Hattersea
Geibel
Wells
Moran
Lookouts Acquire Kach From the Turtles
Loaenooga club received pitcher Kach from the Turtles via waivers after Memphis claim. Hunt, a pitcher noted by the Northwestern sunspaw, is sent back to the Victoria club to clear room for the former Cub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loaenooga
Renn
Jay
Sneeraijp
Ritener
Ron
Memphis
Hunt
Victoria
Cub
Motordrome Nears Opening With Full Band and Fires
Jack Prince's Motordrome nears completion after a day of hard work. The infield is leveled and the track prepared for exact measurements around the arena. Opening night will feature Wedemeier's band, lights, and aerial bombs. Riders will be introduced before racing a two mile display, then ten races with three heats at a mile and a six mule final. Smiling Harry Glenn, Atlanta's favorite, will be the last rider introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Prince
Wedemeier
Donn St
Willo
Atlanta
Harry” Glenn
Grand Helter Skelter Track Show Sets Officials and Hospital Support
The event lists Woon Hudson as track manager and starter with A H Cooledge referee E A M timer Gus Stason head scorer Erskine Brewster announcer A C Lamkin paddock master and Dr Herbert J Rosenberg track physician. A hospital tent and Red Cross staff will handle emergencies with nurses and a ready stretcher team. A special newspaper men meet Friday prep led by 4 pm Tuesday, public excluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Glenneid
Woon Hudson
A. H. Cooledge
Gus Stason
Gus Castle
Erskine Brewster
A. C. Lamkin
Herbert J. Rosenberg
Red Cross
Rosenberg
League and city matchups across regional baseball circuits
A fragmented list shows numerous intercity baseball pairings across several leagues. It mentions Southern League with Atlanta in Nexpville and New Orleans in Montgomery, along with South Atlantic League pairings Savannah in Albany and Columbus in Charleston. Other entries cover National League cities such as Boston in Pittsburgh and New York in St Louis, plus American League mentions like St Louis in Washington and Chicago in Boston. The text also lists Georgia Alabama League meetings including Newnan in LaGrange and Anniston in Talladega, finishing with Thomasville in Wayerosa and Valdosta in American play Cordelo in Brusawich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Washington
Barre
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
New York
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National Auditor Railway Mail Association
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Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
Mack Regi
B. V. D. Company
Roanoke Club
Giants
Normal High
Miss Walker
M. D. Womble
Keith
Yellowstone
Nat's Park
Yellowstone Park
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pacific Coast
Inland Empire Region
Puget Sound
Olympic Country
Columbia Fiver Basin
Yell Se Parke
W. Neal
Trav. Pass
Agt
North Pryor St
Atlanta, Ca
Northern Pacific
Gerheley
Carlton Shoe & Clothing
Lok Fabicam
Peru
Esas
Tae
Ipeona Oeante Gouges Hortiesituraid
Piars
Roudee Hal Zachugleal Vacden
Feror- Bie Pricer
Thestra Sad Shop
Emee
Ding Districk
Guy Plaza Hotel
North Vo
North Clark St
Mountains
Greanbrier Bot
George F. Adams
W. Va
Rusolf
Atlantic City
N. J
Creva
Cain Hudolt
Rukryspr
Met
Joel Hillman
Crockett Arsenic
Great Western Railway of
England
Houdiy I.tge
Goure
T. Koteley
Gov
Agkes B. Toy
Acent Pmon pePar
Panama
United Fruit Company Steamship Service
Alload
Southern ‘League
Nexpville
New Oriesas
Montgomery
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Mobile
Jackponvills
National League
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Newnan
LaGrange
Gateden
Opelika
Anniston
Talladega
Empire State
Valdosta
Cordelo
Brusawich
Thomasville
Wayerosa
the Blackstone
United States
Michigan Avenue
Beth
Drake Hotel
Wigwam
Indian Springs
Southern Railway
Scoville Bros
Morris Hotel
Ala
Shirwood Thaxton
Alleghany Inn
Goshen
Rockbridge Co
Switzerland
Alleghany Mountains
Mauretania
Madeira
Paris
Queenstown
Waly
Saxonia
Carpathia Pannonea
Ivernia
Wana ‘Tripa
Fishguard
Berlin
Vienna
Lusitania Guard
Liverpool
Caronia
Suby
Maghetania
Cariean' Campani Caronea
Squsiorwn
Tamthe
Naples
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